| Demonstrate the ability
to think critically |
| Identify issue(s) clearly and effectively |
| Identify the key components and
perspective(s) of subject matter, both stated and unstated, and
their relations to each other and to the issue |
| Integrate multiple perspectives and information to produce
a new or original whole |
| Assess the value and/or usefulness of
information or ideas |
| Use information and relevant knowledge to construct a valid
argument or solution |
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| Demonstrate proficiency
in information literacy |
| Design a research objective appropriate to assignment |
| Locate needed information from a variety of
sources |
| Critically evaluate information and sources |
| Situate primary sources in their historical
context and articulate their continued relevance |
| Integrate information to accomplish the planned objective |
| Use information ethically and legally |
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| Demonstrate the ability
to write skillfully |
| Address assignment appropriately |
| Present well-defined claims |
| Compose well-organized work with logical flow |
| Use multiple, reliable sources, with
researched support correctly cited, to support claim |
| Use effective word choice, sentence variety and standard
written English competently |
| Reflect upon, evaluate, and revise one’s
written work |
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| Demonstrate skill in
oral presentation |
| Use evidence and research appropriate to topic and organize the
materials for presentation |
| Engage the audience, using
language appropriate to audience and assignment |
| Use appropriate and effective supplementary materials |
| Utilize appropriate volume, rate, and length
relevant to topic |
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| Demonstrate the ability
to use quantitative reasoning in a variety of contexts |
| Differentiate among interpretations of quantitative
information, including causality and correlation |
| Interpret quantitative measures, including
statistical significance and descriptive statistics (mean, median,
mode) |
| Utilize quantitative measures (electronic, graphical, tabular
or numerical) to make informed decisions in a variety of
contexts |